For many Christians, getting offended at things other people say and do is a full time occupation. It’s also a shortcut to poor health, and even worse, it’s the complete opposite of what sons & daughters of God are supposed to look like.

Why does the New Testament only speak of “sons” and not “sons & daughters?” Is this just another example of sexism in the scriptures, or are there actually compelling reasons for describing God’s children in this way? Let’s talk about it…

For generations Christian women were told that their services in the Church were few and well-defined: things like minding the kids or working in the kitchen preparing food. But what does the Bible actually say about the role of women?